Chapels · East of England
Chapel of Saint Peter-on-the-Wall
In or near East Mersea.
Chapel of Saint Peter-on-the-Wall — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Chapel of Saint Peter-on-the-Wall is a other located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Chapel of Saint Peter-on-the-Wall is a historic site located at Bradwell Bay, known for its connection to RAF history. Visitors can explore exhibitions that portray the history of the airfield and its significance during wartime.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dengie SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: DENGIE
- Ramsar wetland: Dengie (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 1)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chapel of Saint Peter-on-the-Wall is a historic chapel located in the East of England. It is one of the oldest surviving Christian buildings in England, dating back to the 7th century. The chapel is a Grade I listed structure, notable for its simple architecture and enduring significance in religious history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7354, 0.9399
- County
- Essex
- District
- Maldon
- Parish
- Bradwell-on-Sea
- Postcode
- CM0 7PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maldon
- Phone
- 07842 713051
- Official site
- rafbradwellbay.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/68252164 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chapel of Saint Peter-on-the-Wall?
- Chapel of Saint Peter-on-the-Wall is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM0 7PN), in the parish of Bradwell-on-Sea.
- What is Chapel of Saint Peter-on-the-Wall?
- Chapel of Saint Peter-on-the-Wall — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chapel of Saint Peter-on-the-Wall?
- Drivers can use postcode CM0 7PN.
- Is Chapel of Saint Peter-on-the-Wall a protected site?
- Yes — Chapel of Saint Peter-on-the-Wall is part of the Dengie SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the DENGIE National Nature Reserve.
- Is Chapel of Saint Peter-on-the-Wall free to visit?
- Yes, Chapel of Saint Peter-on-the-Wall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chapel of Saint Peter-on-the-Wall?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CM0 7PN. It sits within the Maldon parliamentary constituency.